Cushion



Nov. 7, 1933. A. S. SELVERSTONE CUSHION Filed March 14, 1932 INVENTQR.

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Patented Nov. 7, 1933 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE CUSHION Agnes S.Selverstone, New York, N. Y., assignor to Leon Burke, New York, N. Y.,and Joseph A. Weisman, Newark, N. J.

This invention relates to cushions having re` moveable andinterchangeable coverings, and relates more particularly to a cushion orpad for a babys high chair, rocker and the like. Cushions for highchairs have previously been provided with only a xed outer covering,waterproof or otherwise, and when they become soiled, a frequentoccurence with babies, considerable diiculty is. experienced in cleaningthem and keeping them fresh and sanitary.

One of the objects of the present invention is the provision of a newand useful and highly novel pad which is adapted to cushion the seat,

back and sides of `a high chair, rocker, or other A seat for infants,the embodiment having a sanitary and waterproof fixed or permanentcovering and a removeable and washable outer covering. Another object ofthe invention is to provide a cushion of the kind above referred towherein means are provided to secure the cushion member, as -well as theremovable outer covering, to

- the sides and back of the chair or rocker, the means including a metaleyelet or grommet in each corner of the cushion, through which a narrowfabric tape may pass, the outer covering likewise having an adjacentgrommet on the rear -side thereof through which the tape passes to theoutside where it is tied to the chair.

The invention also contemplates the provision of a device of this kindwherein a plurality of outer coverings may be provided in order thatwhen one of the coverings becomes soiled it may be" instantly removedfor cleaning and another one placed on the cushion.

Still another object of the invention is the provision of a cushion,principally for babys chairs, which by virtue of its novel construction,is exceedingly comfortable and is likewise very durable because -of thefact that all of the wear is upon the cover which is removeable andinterchangeable.'

Still another object of the invention is to provide a waterproof cushionhaving a removeable outer covering for childrens play pens and the like.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be hereinafterspecifically pointed out or will become apparent as the specicationproceeds.

With the above indicated objects in view, the

ferred.

In the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the embodiment secured toa babys highchair.

Fig. 2 is a plan view ofthe back and side cushion member.

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the seat cushion member.

Fig. 4 is a top plan view of the back and side cushion member, the viewbeing partially in section.

Fig. 5 is a broken view of the inner or cushion member, and shows one ofthe grommets at the corners.

Fig. 6 is a broken view of the outer covering member.

Referring now to said drawing by reference numerals, the embodiment inits preferred form 1ncludes a cushion 10 for the back and sides of thechair 11 and a separate cushion 12 for the seat portion thereof. Thecushion 10 comprises a cushion member and a removeable coveringtherefor, the cushion member including an upright rectangular portion 15adapted to t the back of the chair, and rectangular side portions 16 and17, integral therewith, and adapted to cushion the sides of the chair.The cushion member is constructed preferably of waterproof material andcontains a filing of felt, hair or other resilient material 18 and isprovided with vertical seams 19 between the central or back portion 15and the side portions 16 and V17, the seams enabling the side portionsto t the sides of the chair more readily.

The outer covering is made from suitable washable fabric and comprises arectangular central portion 21 to t over the central portion 15 of thecushion, and side portions 22 and 23 which cover the side portions ofthe cushion. The side portions 22 and 23 of the outer covering are alsoprovided with pockets 24. 95

A longitudinal opening 25 is provided in the lower edge of the centralportion 21 of the outer covering, the opening being adapted to beretained in a closed position. by means of a plurality of buttons andbutton holes, 25', or by means of 100 a slide fastener or other similarmeans. Thus when the outer covering is soiled, or it is desired` toremove it for any other reason, the buttons are disengaged from thebutton holes and the cushion member removed.

-The following means are provided for retaining the cushion member inplace within the outer covering and for securing the embodiment ,to achair. Each corner of the cushion member" is provided with a smallaperture 26 in which is se- 110 cured a small eyelet-or grommet 27. Eachcorner of the outer covering is also provided with an aperture 28, onthe rear side thereof, in which a grommet 29 is secured. A ribbon orfabric tape 30 passes through the grommet 27 in the cushion member andout through the grommet 29 in the covering, and is tied to the adjacentportion of the chair as illustrated in Fig. 1. Likewise, the tape may besewed to the cushion member, or any other suitable means may be employedfor securing the cushion 'and/or the covering to the chair.

The seat cushion 12 is provided with a cushion member having awaterproof covering (not shown) and a removeable outer covering 31having similar grommets 32 and tapes 33. An opening 34 is also providedin order to enable the cushion to be removed, the opening having aplurality of buttons and button holes 35 or other fastening means inorder to close the opening.

An elongated or rectangular embodiment of a similar construction to theseat cushion 12 may be provided for baby carriages and a largerembodiment with atufted bottom may also be provided for childrens playpens and the like, theremoveable, Washable covering over the waterproofcushion allowing for the easy cleaning of the embodiment and making itmore sanitary as well. A

The hereinbefore described construction admits of considerablemodification without departing from the invention; therefore, it is thewish not to be limited to the precise arrangements shown and described,which are, as aforesaid, by way of illustration merely. In other words,the scope of protection contemplated is to be taken solely from theappended claims, interpreted as broadly as is consistent with the priorart.

What I claim is:

1. A cushion for infants high chairs including a waterproof cushionmember adapted to t the back and sides of the chair, a waterproofcushion' member for the seat portion thereof and removeable outercoverings for said cushion members, said outer coverings having openingstherein through which the `cushion members may be removed, and closuremeans for maintaining said openings normally in a closed position, theformer cushion member including a rectangular central portion, integralrectangular side portions on each side of said central portion and aseam between said side portions and said central portion, the corners ofthe cushion members and the coverings having apertures therein,reinforcing grommets secured within said apertures, tape adapted to passthrough said apertures and adapted to be tied to the adjacent portionsof the chair.

2. A cushion for infants high chairs including a waterproof cushionmember adapted to t the back and sides of the chair, a waterproofcushion member for the seat portion thereof and removeable cutercoverings for said cushion members, said outer coverings having openingstherein through which the cushion members may be removed, and closuremeans for maintaining said openings normally in a closed position, theformer cushion member including a rectangular central portion,rectangular side portions on each side of said central portion, thecushion members and the coverings having apertures therein, tapesadapted to pass through said apertures and adapted to be tied to theadjacent portions of the chair.

3. A cushion for infants high chairs including a Waterproof cushionmember adapted to fit the back and sides of the chair, a waterproofcushion member for the seat portion thereof and removable outercoverings forsaid cushion members, said outer coverings having openingstherein through which the cushion members may be removed, and closuremeans for maintaining said openings normally in a closed position, theformer cushion member including a rectangular central portion,rectangular side portions on each vertical edge of said central portion,the corners of the coverings having apertures therein, tapes secured tothe cushion members and adapted to pass through said apertures in thecoverings.

4. A cushion for infants high chairs including a waterproof cushionmember adapted to t the back and sides of the chair, a waterproofcushion member for the seat portion thereof and removeable outercoverings for said cushion members, said outer coverings having openingstherein through which the cushion members may be removed, and closuremeans for maintaining said openings normally in a closed position, theformer cushion member including a rectangular centralP portion, integralrectangular side portions on each side of said central portion, thecorners of the coverings having apertures there in, reinforcing grommetssecured within said apertures, tapes' secured to `the cushions andadapted to pass through said apertures and to be tied to the adjacentportions of the chair.

5. A cushion for infants high chairs including a Waterproof cushionmember adapted to nt the back and sides of the chair, a waterproofcushion member for the seat portion thereof and removeable outercoverings for said cushion members, said outer coverings having openingstherein through which the cushion members may be removed, and closuremeans for maintaining said openings normally in a closed position, theformer-cushion member including a rectangular central portion,rectangular side portions on each side of said central portion, thecoverings having a plurality of apertures therein, tapes adapted to passthrough said apertures and adapted to be tied to the adjacent portionsof the chair. A

AGNES S. SELVERSTONE.

